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Community

Processing grief: Salt Trails Philly’s annual event uses gathering, rituals and art to normalize, explore grief

The Philly-based organization combines ancient rituals, storytelling, art and healing practices to help others explore and move through grief.

9 months ago

Ivan McClellan, founder of 8 Seconds Rodeo
Arts & Entertainment

Black urban rodeo returns to Philly at Temple’s Liacouras Center

The Liacouras Center at Temple University will host 8 Seconds Rodeo on Saturday night, bringing the “three B’s” to North Philly.

9 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Embark on a live DUNGEONS & DRAGONS quest at the Miller Theater this weekend

The Twenty-Sided Tavern show is interactive, improvisational, and a space to build community.

9 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

8 Seconds Rodeo, Oktoberfest, Noah Cyrus and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 9-12: The Wilmington Film Fest, Chinatown Night Market in Philly and a special screening of Ken Burns’ new docuseries in South Jersey are among the event highlights.

9 months ago

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miniature handmade robots
Community
Billy Penn

HitchBOT celebrated by hundreds in Elfreth’s Alley, 10 years after its demise there

Its journey was cut short in Philadelphia 10 years ago, but its legacy was commemorated this October — and could continue to be.

9 months ago

Battleship New Jersey
Community

Planes, parades and, of course, lots of ships: Here’s how the U.S. Navy will celebrate its 250th anniversary in Philly

Jet fighter flyovers, a flotilla of boats and a 7,000-person parade will all be part of the Navy and Marines’ celebration of 250 years of history.

9 months ago

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Adah Cho (pictured rear), acting at the event’s emcee
Community
Billy Penn

From Kayageum to K-pop: Festival celebrates Korean culture and community in West Philly

Event shares culture, food and much more on a gorgeous fall weekend.

9 months ago

Clarence Spady and The Philly Blues Kings will be playing at the first-ever Philadelphia Blues Society Blues Festival on Oct. 11, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Blues Society to host its first-ever annual blues festival this month

Six sets from local artists and internationally renowned musicians will feature acoustic and electric blues.

9 months ago

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a robot sitting on a chair on the side of the road with it's thumb up for hitch hiking
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Rust in peace, hitchBOT’: Elfreth’s Alley Museum celebrates the 10th anniversary of a robot that deserved better

The hitchhiking robot is the subject of a First Friday event — with free beer. Organizers are hoping it might become our next Punxsutawney Phil. Long live hitchBOT!

9 months ago

Ari Lennox performs at the Essence Festival
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts Month begins, performances by Clipse and Ari Lennox and First Friday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 1-5: A Goth Ball in Del., an urban pumpkin patch in Philly and the Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

9 months ago

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A colorful sculpture with skulls in LOVE Park
Community
Billy Penn

Your guide to Día de Los Muertos in Philly

Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor loved ones who have passed away. In Philly, there are many ways you can celebrate.

9 months ago

A man raising his fist and holding up his bike in front of the Art Museum steps
Community
Billy Penn

The Philly Bike Ride returns for a fourth year of leisurely cruising along Philly’s streets

Over 6,000 cyclists of all ages and levels are expected to join this year. Just remember: it’s a ride, not a race.

9 months ago

Phoebe Berner, left, and Dominique Van Gilst dressed in chicken costumes for Moorestown's first annual Hessian Fun Run.
Community

To kick off 250th celebrations, Moorestown chases the Hessians out of town with carrots and rubber chickens

The township’s inaugural Hessian Fun Run is part of a larger effort to preserve and showcase Moorestown’s Revolutionary War history ahead of the semiquincentennial.

9 months ago

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Community

WHYY opens its doors to the community and supporters for Open House and Sustainer Summit

WHYY staff welcomed new and sustaining supporters to WHYY Studios for behind-the-scenes learning about WHYY media and educational programs.

9 months ago

Former Vice President Kamala Harris exits the stage after the first stop of her book tour
Politics & Policy

Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event

A key subplot in Harris' book “107 Days” is her account of her vice president vetting process, including a somewhat critical portrayal of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

9 months ago

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